Integrity

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtɛɡrəti/

Definitions of integrity

noun the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness

Example Sentences

A1 Honesty is an important part of integrity.

A2 Having integrity means doing the right thing even when no one is watching.

B1 The company's reputation for integrity has helped it attract loyal customers.

B2 The politician's lack of integrity was revealed when he was caught lying to the public.

C1 Maintaining integrity in business dealings is essential for long-term success.

C2 The CEO's commitment to integrity has earned the company a reputation for trustworthiness.

Examples of integrity in a Sentence

formal The company prides itself on maintaining the highest level of integrity in all business dealings.

informal I trust him because he always acts with integrity.

slang Don't worry, I got your back. I'll make sure your integrity remains intact.

figurative Her integrity was like a shining beacon in a sea of dishonesty.

Grammatical Forms of integrity

• plural: integrities
• comparative: more integrity
• superlative: most integrity
• present tense: integrity
• future tense: will have integrity
• perfect tense: has had integrity
• continuous tense: is having integrity
• singular: integrity
• positive degree: integrity
• infinitive: to have integrity
• gerund: having integrity
• participle: integrity

Origin and Evolution of integrity

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'integrity' originated from the Latin word 'integritas' which means wholeness or completeness.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'integrity' has retained its original meaning of wholeness or completeness, but has also come to be associated with honesty, moral uprightness, and adherence to strong moral principles.